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South Carolina Lions Charitable Services Screenings, Hearing Aids and Eye Surgery South Carolina Lions Charitable Services requests $10,000 to continue the important health programs providing vision, hearing, and health screenings, hearing aids, and eye surgeries to the uninsured residents of South Carolina. South Carolina Lions Charitable Services is dedicated to improving lives by providing vision, hearing and health screenings, and hearing aids and eye surgeries for the uninsured and…

history of The United States. Between 1860 and 1861 Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana were the first seven states the seceded from the Union and carried on with their own political affairs and government hence leading to the Civil War. After the War began in 1861, the seven states were joined by four other southern states, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas. These eleven states formed the Confederate States of America while the rest of…

We all have some sort of knowledge about the Civil War, whether we’ve learned about it in school, from friends, loved ones, or reading independently on this important event in history. What started the beginning of the Civil War was the debate between two presidential elected candidates, about slavery (Gannon 244). During the debate Abraham Lincoln mentioned abolishing slavery, in hopes to stop the spread of slavery. The North and the South regions of the United States, didn’t see eye to eye;…

In Rev. Dr. William J. Barber’s book; Forward Together, A Moral Message for the Nation, with Barbara Zelter, both authors talk about the historical context of the civil rights movement and the need for a moral movement their state of North Carolina and ultimately in the whole of the Unites States. Rev Barber sees this movement toward right wing extremists in the Republican Party; and sees them as coming to hurt minorities and poor through their policy implementation. The book progresses with…

What Makes a Player Perform: Does Attendance Affect Performance? The Carolina Hurricanes is North Carolina’s premier hockey team having won the Stanley Cup in 2006. This victory means the Hurricanes are the only pro sports team in North Carolina who has won a major championship. Lately, however, attendance has been down and the Hurricanes have not experienced the same level of success as years past. This lack of success has fueled relocation rumors and while relocating could help, it is not…

As a teacher in Cabarrus County I am very much aware that his letter will probably be viewed as the rants of a disgruntled parent. I am not disgruntled I am disheartened by the athletic department at Northwest Cabarrus High School. I have been an active supporter of the athletic department for eight years. It was no secret I was disappointed my son was cut from the basketball team his senior year after having played since seventh grade and two years on the varsity team. However I was most…

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has continuously represented the history and values of the local area. From the founding of the university as the Croatan Normal School in the late nineteenth century to its current state, the state supported university grew exponentially in numbers and capability. Originally established for the Lumbees of the area, then called Croatans, the Croatan Normal School served to educate a community lacking essential education. However, a testament to its…

John Lawson was an English explorer and writer credited for playing an important role in exploring North and South Carolina. He wrote “they are really better to us, than we are to them; they always give us Victuals at their Quarters, and take care we are arm’d against Hunger and Thirst: We do not so by them (generally speaking) but let them walk by our Doors Hungry” as he spoke about the Tuscarora tribe. The Tuscarora were a Native American tribe who lived in present day North Carolina.Their…

During my time in ACA 122, I have been considering many colleges, and I have found that my top choice is Wake Forest University. I have also been looking into University of Tennessee - Knoxville and North Carolina State University. Wake Forest has a smaller setting, which I prefer, and one of the best psychology programs. I have not applied yet, as I am only a sophomore. However, I have already began deliberating the application and deadline, and I believe I am ready to apply when I am a senior…

music to get pumped up. When drew entered the stadium and the crowd exploded into cheers. Drew and his team warmed for the first round game in the tournament. Up and down and back again, swish the crowd cheers. The game was going well so far, North Carolina was up nine with three minutes left in the game. The other team put up a shot and drew went up for the rebound. All of sudden, drew yelled out in pain as landed back down on the foot of the opposing player. Everyone on his team rushed over to…